Sen. John Edwards continued his attacks on Sen. Hillary Clinton Tuesday by saying he would be the candidate of change and that she would maintain the status quo.

"Our government in Washington has become corrupt, it's not operating effectively, it's rigged against the interest of most Americans. And I don't defend the system," the former senator from North Carolina said.

Edwards then called the New York Senator a "defender" of the system because she continued to take money from Washington lobbyists and big interest groups.

"She's entitled to do that but it presents voters in New Hampshire with a very different option. I don't defend the system, she's for status quo, I'm for change," said Edwards.

When asked by reporters if he had contributed to what Clinton has called a "piling on" of attacks against her, Edwards said he would "continue to make voters know what their choices are."

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Edwards and Romney look like matching Ken Dolls and being RICH and RICHER, respectively, will be their downfall. $400.00 haircuts and $20 million of ones own pocket money to buy voters is disgraceful. I'm sorry but come on...don't they look like they were twins separated at birth? All face, no base. Sorry boys, your money and good looks arent going to help you this time.

The candidates for the 2008 elections to me are all good liars. Everytime I see these candidates on TV or read articles about them I just get sick of them. The presidency is the most coveted position in America and the candidates want it because they would be in the highest position than anyone else and would have unlimited power. The only problem is that once any of these candidates become president, all of there promises are left empty. The Iraq war will continue until America takes all of their oil, health care will more expensive and people will die because they won't be able to afford a physician or won't be able to pay for their cancer medication, fuel will be at it's all time high, the housing market will plummet even more, and people will be out of jobs because companies have moved either to Mexico or to China to save themselves money. If any of these candidates even fulfill one of their promises that they are stating in their debates or in quotes, I'll fall off of my chair and be amazed.

As usual John Edwards is rambling on about things not related to qualifications.

Two of his leading opponents have experience that show success. Gov. Romney took the financial disaster that was the Olympic organization and did this massive overhaul and fixed it. Mayor Giuliani turned the largest city in America around by reducing crime to a great degree. Think what he'll be able to do to protect us. I believe he will be excellent at military matters and homeland security. Edwards on the other hand, doesn't have much to point to in the way of accomplishments. Being a Senator or Rep. isn't executive leadership .

Though change is good, you need a certain amount of power and influence to make change happen.
As we see, Bush is trying to make changes, but with out influence and some serious backing, he would be dead in the water.
I am sure John Edwards will try to make the changes required.
But the fact remains that he is not a power machine like the Clintons.
With in a month, if congress does not like him, we will have a lame-duck president for another four years.
I feel we have a better chance for change for with Hillary Clinton.

When asked by reporters if he had contributed to what Clinton has called a "piling on" of attacks against her, Edwards said he would "continue to make voters know what their choices are."

The only choices Edwards is showing people is his differences with Hillary Clinton. Do what u want Edwards , but at least call it what it is. What are there like 6 other candidates that you are basically ignoring. On one hand you accuse her of acting like she's already won then you treat her like she's the only one you're running against...hmmm

What is the use of change if it is to the worse? Change can be dangerous given to an inexperienced and unqualified person to design and carry it out.

To many, including about 50% of the dems who have expressed to vote for her, Hillary does not represent status quo at all. Contrary to the current administration of the republicans, she has proposed to bring the troops home, to bring forth the health care reform, to review immigration policies for the illegals, etc., etc. John Edwards must be blind not to see her proposals.

In addtion, Edwards likes to blame other candidates for his incompetencies – blaming Hillary for being a woman, and Obama being a black. He should blame himself for using his 2004 campagin proposals to the 2008 campaign, his negative campaigns, his flip flops, his $400 haircuts, etc.

I have to admit that after 4 years of Bush Sr, 8 years of Clinton (prosperity and budget surplus) 8 years of the Shrub (one disaster after another) that another 4 or 8 years of Clinton makes the word change sound good. Like Ginger Rogers said "I did everything Fred Astair did, just dancing backwards and in high heels." Senator Clinton is capable but she will have to fight every day to succeed. Change: Peace: both have attractions.

I am kinda tired of Edward keep attacking on Hillary. She must have reasons for saying things. Edward, you need to focus on your plans and goals rather than continue attacking Hillary. It really turns me off.

News item: Hillary maintains her previous big lead over Hussein Obama and John Edwards after last Tuesday debate.

PRINCETON, NJ - New USA Today/Gallup polling conducted this past weekend shows few signs that front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton’s standing among Democrats nationally was affected by the recent Democratic candidate debate at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Clinton continues to lead all contenders as Democrats’ first choice for the nomination, with half of the Democratic vote - more than double the support of her nearest challenger, Sen. Barack Obama. Former Sen. John Edwards, the trial lawyer whose forceful approach to Clinton during the debate has become the subject of considerable discussion, saw no change in his position as the Democrats’ third-place candidate.
Clinton’s 50% of the vote, Obama’s 22%, and Edwards’ 15% are virtually unchanged from Gallup’s Oct. 12-14 poll.

Clinton continues to have the highest favorable ratings of the three leading candidates.

Edwards position on the war and on healthcare set him apart from every other candidate.

Ending the war has been on the minds and hearts of the American people, Edwards has layed out specifically how he would bring our brave men and women home.

Edwards position on health care speaks directly to the issue or CARE. "the first focus in fixing healthcare is ending the nursing crisis in this country." He belives every patient derserves the highest quality of care by having a nurse who is not stretched between too many patients.

Edwards position is in order to do that "there needs to be nurse to patient ratio's regulatons and an laws that ban mandatory overtime"

There are enough nurses in this country and they would come back to hospitals if the conditions were made to be changed.

I am a Registered Nurse and a Patient Advocate. John Edwards is truely the answer nurses have been waiting for!

I am not interested in what canidates think Clinton stands for, what I want to know is what you stand for. Want another Republican in the White House, keep attacking the other canidates rather than talking your ideas.